Desk risers sit on top of a flat surface, a cost effective way of elevating the workspace to optimum height for ergonomic working. There are many designs and ideas, from simple blocks to multilevel plastic solutions. Let’s discuss if commissioning a desk riser, made from solid walnut, oak or pine might be the best option…
Whilst not solid wood, ply offers many features our customers frequently ask for. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
In a world of ‘fast furniture’ it can be easy to turn to a quick and cheap purchase to fix your immediate office/dining requirements. But your office and dining spaces are perfect opportunities to invest your time, creativity and money. It is fair to say using solid wood for your desk or table top is…
A major reason Solid Wood Tops appeals to customers and partners alike is that we can often match enquiries to local businesses. This is great for many reasons: supporting local trade, less environmental impact, better ongoing support which all ultimately can even lead to a more competitive price. If we manage to find a very…
If you have checked out our reviews you will see some common themes: “beautiful” and “quality”. We wish we can take all the credit, but the 2 main ingredients for exceeding customer expectations is 1) working with grade A quality solid wood (pine, oak, walnut, asian hardwood, beech etc), and 2) each and every top…
Choosing the right wood for your project can be a difficult task, especially if you area of expertise is not in furniture or working with wood. We are here to help! We have seen a resurgence in requests for pine desk tops, this post discusses some of the positives and negatives of choosing pine as…
“Which sit/stand desk frame would you recommend?” As long as we have specialised in making solid wood tops for height adjustable desk frames we have been asked that question. It is easy to see why. In recent years this decision has been made harder as the choice has increased. We have collated 5 key factors…
In recent years more desk frame options and brands have flooded the sit/stand market. Even cheaper sit/stand desk frames can represent a considerable investment, so it’s natural you want to make the right decision. We are not affiliated with any desk frame manufacturer, and so can be impartial with our assessment. (We hand make solid…
We currently offer four solid woods: Oak, Pine, Walnut and Asian Hardwood. What are the pros and cons of each? In this post we discuss some key factors that could help with your decision making.
If you are looking for a solid wood top, at a budget price and quick turn around, Asian Hardwood could be the right choice for you.
